Chandigarh, March 10, 2026: Fortis Hospital Mohali, has revolutionized physiotherapy practices by introducing Robot-aided Exoskeletal Technology powered by artificial intelligence to help patients suffering from neurological or musculoskeletal impairments regain their ability to walk. With this, Fortis Hospital Mohali has established itself as the Centre of Excellence in Advance Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in the region.

The Robot-aided Exoskeletal device uses a wearable, motorized lower-limb exoskeleton for gait improvement and assisted mobility training through user-friendly bluetooth accessories. Advanced neurophysiological techniques and advance technologies such as Immersive Virtual Reality, Biofeedback and Non-Invasive Brain stimulations help improve strength, balance and coordination in patients with mobility impairments.

Speaking at the launch, Dr GK Balaji PT, Director and Head of Physiotherapy Department, Fortis Hospital Mohali, said, “Despite the fact that recovery in such patients largely depends on the severity of the disease or disorder, retraining the brain by enhancing neural plasticity (connective networks) can significantly improve outcomes. Strengthening these neural connections provides patients with a greater opportunity for faster recovery and helps them regain their functional abilities more effectively.”

Stating that gait training exercises are a form of physical therapy for patients with injuries affecting their lower extremities, Dr Balaji, added, “The integration of robotic technology in physiotherapy will be a game changer in the field of neuro-rehabilitation and will benefit patients whose lives have been hampered.”

Dr Balaji further stated that the Department of Physiotherapy has rehabilitated several patients suffering from neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other mobility impairments.